DOL Median (Palm Desert, CA)
$126,880
vs National
+10.1%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,610
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$126,880
+10.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Palm Desert, CA earns $126,880 in nominal terms, which is 10.1% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,610 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palm Desert, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| AMERICAN STORES COMPANY, LLC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPER | $126,880 | 4 |
| Albertsons LLC | $125,840 | 108 |
| CVS Rx Services | $113,381 | 2,273 |
| HanSam Corp | $37,440 | 7 |
| HAN SAM CORP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Palm Desert, CA?
The median Pharmacists salary in Palm Desert, CA is $126,880 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Palm Desert, CA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Palm Desert, CA earns 10.1% more than the national median of $115,211, or $91,610 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.